Bunratty Castle Gardens

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Bunratty Castle garden was built for the house 1804. This small walled gardens is less than half an acre, this was due to the fact that a large garden would have existed within the demesne, located north of the castle.

The beautiful walled garden at Bunratty House has surviving part of the demesne which was originally formed around Bunratty Castle. The garden was built for the house 1804. This small walled gardens is less than half an acre, this was due to the fact that a large garden would have existed within the demesne, located north of the castle. This large garden would have functioned as a kitchen garden for Bunratty House and therefore it was unnecessary to have another large production garden.

Views from the garden to the east overlook the reclaimed salt marshes of the Owengarney River Valley and to the south toward the River Shannon Estuary.

Also within the grounds is the folk park, where 19th Century life is vividly recreated. Set on 26 acres, the impressive park features over 30 buildings, including a schoolhouse, post office and doctor's house in a living village setting. Bunratty Folk Park also includes Ardcroney Church, a former Church of Ireland building which was painstakingly moved, stone by stone, from County Tipperary, to Bunratty.

Another reconstructed feature is Hazelbrook House, (rebuilt in the folk park in 2001) which was the family home of the Hughes Brothers. They produced HB ice cream, which became an Irish household name and visitors to Hazelbrook House will learn about ice cream making, from farm dairy to the modern day production plant.

Bunratty Castle:Read more about Bunratty castle and be delighted at the finest collection of medieval furniture in the country which brings to life a vital part of our Medieval past. You can explore at your own leisure or join in a guided tour with our experienced guides. At night time the castle is the impressive setting for the medieval castle banquets which are held year round. Refer to website for more details and book your ticket:www.shannonheritage.com

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